I always make it a point to visit Nando's Peri-Peri every time I visit DC. I am always in the mood for some Portuguese chicken and their sauces. My usual order is the grilled chicken (dark meat), garlic bread, and their rice. I know my order consists of a lot of carbs, however they are very tasty and delicious and I just can't refuse. I like my chicken cooked in lemon and pepper and I always choose the medium sauce. The staff are friendly and are accommodating. They will help you when it comes to ordering especially if it's your first time. The restaurant is clean and is very organized when it comes to the utensils. Nando's Peri-Peri is a good place to satisfy my grilled chicken cravings. Like always, I am looking forward to ny next visit. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Portuguese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Nando's is amazing the chicken was grilled to perfection, the staff was kind and welcoming. We got to see their new location as well which was so nice. The sauces were EVERYTHING SO YUM. I want to buy bottles of it. Above all there was this one hostess that was an absolute gem her name was Jessica and she was just phenomenal. The reason we came in today and I don't regret it. My friend got the rainbow bowl and was super impressed. I got the 1/4 chicken thigh with two sides and it was so filling and delish. Will be back if I'm ever in DC again. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - PERi Chicken Rainbow Bowl - Portuguese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I'm hoping I can update this review in a few weeks as I know this is a new location, which is very busy as this neighborhood has tourists and office workers. I ordered the new Crunch Salad to go - huge mistake not to pre-order and walk over, pesson learned. After a good 15/20 minite wait, I got my salad and went back to the office. Once there, I realized the salad dressing wasn't in the bag. I went back, the woman taking take out orders was awesome and grabbed me the missing dressing. So I go back and get ready to eat. As I start prepping the salad I realize that half of the ingredients listed on the menu weren't even in the salad, and the chicken breast is cold - so, it's not like the time I waited was for the prep. At this point, going back was not even an option. Hopefully, they'll get a good rhythm going soon. read more

Food and ambiance is nice, came for the wings but when we tried to find those in the website from the barcode, it doesn't appear so ended having to wait in line for ordering. read more

This place is fantastic. Wow. I had the half chicken with mash potatoes and a Caesar. The chicken is hot and spicy, the potatoes perfect and the simple Caesar was so delicious. You order at the counter. The food is brought to your table. The atmosphere is laid back and the service is awesome. If you are looking for a comfort meal with extraordinary taste, stop by here. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Half chicken with two sides. This is recommended for a first time visit. - Portuguese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

this place is awesome! The people here are really nice, and the food is great. Must stop by for these awesome wings if you're visiting DC. Very nice feel and energy too. read more

In 2017 when I got married to @safaduffa she introduced me to @nandosuk and to the whole concept of Peri Peri chicken. Little did I know that this was something amazingly tasty and sorely lacking in the ATL area. Luckily in the Chicago and DC metro areas Nandos has a presence. Because Kearney was headquartered in Chicago I made frequent trips to nandos in 2018 and 2019 and got to enjoy Peri Peri chicken throughly. Let's breakdown why it's so good: 1. Consistency: this chicken is juicy and really well cooked, tender everytime and char grilled for a slightly crisp skin 2. Flavor: the staple here are the variety of sauces you can put on your chicken, I personally like hot, that on top of the nicely charred chicken makes for an awesome flavor 3. Sides: Peri Peri "chips" or french fries and the rice at nandos pair excellently with the chicken and sauce I always get both If you're in the Chicago or DC area give nandos a shot and @nandosusa please open a branch in ATL soon read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Chicken breast with Peri Peri chips - Portuguese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I usually never like high end restaurants because I find their food to be bland or too simple for the price but not here. The steak was seasoned and cooked to perfection. I've never had steak this great in my life! I mean it was juicy w the perfect amount of crisp. Usually where high end restaurants fall short for me are the sides. These sides were really good! The Mac and cheese is not how your grandma would make it of course but is it what I expected for a gourmet Mac? Yes. Was it flavorful? Yes. Did I eat every drop? HELL YES. The Brussel sprouts are what stole the show. My mom never liked Brussel sprouts but has a limited pallet of what Brussel sprouts can do. Needless to say she loves Brussel sprouts now because the bacon and vinaigrette combo did it!!! It changed her mind and she saved them. Now the mashed potatoes weren't that memorable. That's not a bad thing actually Because I remember all horrible mashed potatoes (fogo de chao.. oops) so these did the trick. Highly highly recommend! read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Portuguese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Wow, this is my new favorite place! I only wish I lived in DC. I was visiting from SC, and I stumbled across this precious gem! I was impressed from the moment I walked in. The restaurant was busy, the aroma of authentic cuisine smelled delicious, the music was fun, and I was welcomed by the friendliest hostess named Jessica! After I was seated at a table, Jessica took the time to ask if it was my first visit, then proceeded to give a thorough description of their menu and went over her favorites to help me decide! The food was spectacular, and the staff was attentive! I can't say enough positive things! You won't be disappointed!!! Thank you for a memorable experience, can't wait to come back! read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Peri peri Bottle Sauce Medium - Portuguese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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They were horribly rude to me. I am 22 years old and from SC. SC makes you get a vertical id and you don't have to change it to horizontal until at least 26 years old. They were incredibly rude to me on my anniversary dinner and rejected my vertical id. I have literally gotten frose here at least 5 times before i'm not kidding and they never said anything. but ofc this time they do decide to have that be a rule. fuck them read more

The last time I've been to a Nando's was a couple of years ago and our group usually gets Nando's together after a night out, so we chose this place. We had a big group of 9 and one of the workers got a table large enough for all of us. When we first arrived, a person was sitting and waiting alone there but the worker managed to seat us so that was nice. We got the Jumbo Chicken Platter with Lemon & Herb Mango & Lime which was really delicious. The chicken was flavorful and juicy and our coleslaw and fries sides were tasty as well. The chicken skin was so good, I really liked the texture and taste. One thing was the size of the fries. To my understanding we had two large sides but the fries portion was smaller than we expected. And one of the other people in my group ordered something individual, and his medium sized fries had a much larger portion than our supposed "large" fries. Other than that, the food was great and the staff were accommodating. read more

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I keep hearing about this peri peri chicken and haven't had a chance to try it. We've been up since 5 am and it was about 2 pm when we got settled in DC and was starving. We at first was going to get 1 half chicken, livers, and 6 wings. They were out of the livers. We ended up with 3 half chickens and 24 wings. Mango lime wings and lemon herb. The wings were aight. Not bad. This half chicken though. The medium was hit the spot. Flavorful with a nice kick. The fries were yum as well as the mashed potatoes and rice. I didn't get a chance to try the garlic bread cus it was gone in seconds. The pineapple lemonade was delicious. All the chicken was gone quickly. It was so good or we was just hongry. It was worth walking to that scary Chinatown to eat here..lol read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Portuguese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This South African quick service cuisine was perfect before a long evening at the nearby arena. The staff was welcoming which was nice especially since the place was packed! Food came out hot after we ordered through our phones at our table. Simply added our table number and shortly after we were served. The coleslaw on the chicken breast sandwich was crunchy and tangy, mixed with the garlic seasoned bun it was awesome. Honestly would come back for sure. read more

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At first, I wasn't a fan of Nando's PERi-PERi since I don't love meat on the bone (no wings for me!). However, now that I know they are much more than chicken on the bone, I am a fan. Here's why: 1) History: They are a South African brand gone global. They are all over Europe and DC is one of two markets in the USA (the other is Chicago). They support 1,200 South African farmers who grow the special pepper in everything they cook. In addition, they have the largest collection of contemporary South African art. 2) Food: For the price, it's good! They have all chicken products and their boneless chicken breast sandwiches are always great especially the one on garlic bread and coleslaw. They also have a secret hack menu that includes spicy fries and cheesy mashed potatoes. Also, their avocado toast is amazing. 3) Space: Each restaurant is spacious and beautifully designed. This location is the original one in DC and smaller than the others, but you're still bound to find a seat. read more

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This restaurant we hear about it when we attend the DC yelper event. It has imprint in my mind I want to try them one day. That one day is actually 10 days later after the event. We were visit a nearby restaurant and found the restaurant is actually next to it. We decided to get a to go order after our visited different restaurant. What is actually Nando's PERi-PERi. It is actually originated from Mozambique Africa. The start with the local chili sauce in garlic and lemon. They also marinated with this sauce for chicken to grill. The PERi-PERi wing that we got has good marinated sauce to the bone. It is very flavorful. It is definitely a good restaurant to have. It has left a good impression for me while my short visit. The sauce actually made by local African. It help the living status for the local African if you buy the hot sauce in the bottle. So a good deed definitely can be made. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Grilled wings - Portuguese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Nando's is one of my favorite non-fast food fast-food chains at all time. The seating is great and doesn't feel like a casual restaurant. Their chicken is always so delicious. Service is always so fast as they also offer pick-up order through its own built-in app. read more

*Portuguese rice was amazing, the fries just as delicious The burger is a 7/10 very filling but could use some work on the bread its layed on. Chicken breast delicious, Peri Peri bowl - HUMMAS WAS TO DIE FOR - second, it was a masterpiece together .. the corn made it all come together. Feta Avocado Chickpea Salad was not pictured also a wonderful item to order. read more

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I have really tried to give Nando's the benefit of the doubt, but by frequenting 4 of their locations it's sad to say that I'm no longer a fan. We ate at the Alexandria, VA last night and I was totally disappointed. The portions are noticeably smaller and bland. The chicken breast sandwich is horrible! I had more tomatoes and onions on my sandwich than I did chicken. My daughter ordered 12 wings and they were remarkably small. I was shocked at how small the wings were compared to the past. Needless to say, I have made my last visit to Nando's unfortunately. read more

Hello, My name is Keiarra Henderson. I visited your location in Penn Quarter 836 F ST NW, Washington DC 20004. I placed an order for the Chicken Rainbow Bowl with Chicken Breast & Mango Lime sauce. As I was waiting for my food, I decided to take a seat over by the window at one of the benches. Once I sat down the booth clasped and I fell right in. The young lady in the front was nice enough to help me up and fix the seat. Due to this incident, I am experiencing pain in my lower back. I spoke with the manager and she asked was I okay and advised for a worker to go check the booth. The pain I am experiencing could have been avoided if your seats were intact and now I have to go seek medical attention for the pain. I would like to speak with someone regarding this issue I experienced. read more

*plsbringNandostoLosAngelesplsplsthanks!* I adored Nando's while visiting London and knew when I was in DC, I *HAD* to visit. Overall, this place is awesome. Clean location and prompt service. Also, any place that values hot sauce is an amazing place. You order first at the cashier and then they serve to your table. I ordered the Boneless Chicken xtra hot with a side green salad (I usually get fries but that "health" thing gets in the way at times...). The chicken is grilled to perfection encompassed in that delicious delicious peri sauce. Good option if you're unsure what to get! Salad is just a salad but a good portion size. Although I didn't have a car, I can see street parking being difficult. But don't let pesky parking stop you! Go, go, go! read more

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I was pleasantly surprised by my most recent visit to this location. I had a punch card ( you know but X amount of meals & get one free). I hadn't visited Nandos in awhile so I asked the cashier if they were still accepting it. She said they weren't but would give me my meal that time for free! Score! What a nice surprise! It was very busy and I think the staff did a great job managing the crowds. My chicken was tasty as usual! I chose the seasonal vegetables as my side. They were ok, maybe could have used a bit more roasting time. Overall a great meal & a well run restaurant that honors its rewards program! read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Portuguese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

If you're going to an event at the Capital One Arena and notice that Nando's is the only restaurant in the area that is not extremely busy.. there is a reason why. I was looking for a quick bite before going to a Wizards game and it was a quick bite... mostly because I found a lady bug in my chicken sandwich! Unfortunately I did not notice it until I was three quarters of the way through my sandwich, so if there is a whole infestation of lady bugs living inside of my stomach, this explains why! They offered to remake my sandwich or to give me free dessert, but I had lost my appetite. read more

I'm glad we tried Nando's after reading all the positive reviews. The food was great! We had the shared whole chicken platter with mashed potatoes and the green salad. The chicken was flavorful, even though we ordered the mild (we have a kid sharing). The mashed potatoes were flavorful and so was the salad. However, you can tell the mixed green wasn't fresh. The fries were good, according to my son. Now on to service, or lack thereof... When we arrived, they weren't even packed. We stood and waited... and waited as the sign said to please wait to be seated. NO ONE greeted us, and when someone finally saw us, they came over, grabbed utensils and cleaned a table. THEN they eventually gestured for us to come over to tell us that's out table. No "hellos" or "welcome". Just... a wave us to table and hand us menus. We were given plates (dropped on table, actually) and they were wet. Maybe the guy was just tired and having a bad day, but for no one to say welcome, well, that's not very friendly/courteous service. Since my son enjoyed the food, and so did my wife and I, we recommend this place but don't expect much in terms of service. read more

I love this place. It was our first time here and I am recommending this to all my friends and patients when they visit DC. They import their chicken all the way from South Africa. It's delicious. They cook it to perfection and they have six different sauces you can try from. It's a good lunch spot and priced appropriately for the quality and value. The chicken is perfectly flavored and season. Their Portuguese rice and corn are excellent compliments to the chicken. Please do yourself a service and come! Tip: you order at the counter and then the staff brings your food to you. The sauce is by the sink and you can grab them and bring them to your table. Grab all six and try which flavors you like! read more

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It's really hard liking Nando's when you're surrounded by so many Peruvian Chicken spots. Shout out to Pollo Rico for changing my life. Even so, this Nando's in particular is worth mentioning. The amount of food they gave me compared to the other locations was monumental. They did not skimp me on the Portuguese rice like the Springfield location. My chicken was way bigger here too. Even though Nando's is not as cheap as Peruvian Chicken, they make up for it with their fantastic sides. Their garlic bread is always on point; buttery and delicious. The way I see it, Peruvian Chicken is something I'd have on a regular basis while Nando's I'd have once in a blue moon. If you were curious on trying Nando's then I'd recommend the Chinatown location (get the mango-lime or hot)! read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Portuguese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Owned by Nando Calrissian and "Nand-O-Lakes" Dairy. Or so. Nando's would get 5 stars if it were for the front of the store, with their loud and blatant support of human rights and of all humans regardless of orientation and background. It's an international chain, with a couple of other issues, so I can't give it a 5, but still. And for other Yelpers saying things like "leave the human rights issues off your entrance window" and "I don't need to know where a restaurant's political allegiances lie or if they support certain kinds of "lifestyles." " - well I wonder if he said that about Chick Fil-A. That Yelp attitude scores 1/5 from me. DC Nandos actually has really good chicken and dipping sauces and pineapple yogurt and the peas were very interesting but the price needed to be dipped to be okay. Price is very high and portions very small This was the fifth or sixth time I've ever tried Nando's and the first time since right after my concert in Oxford England which is when my dad took me here as if it was some wonderful local place he had discovered. I'll be honest I have never really liked it. But my impression was massively boosted by this trip to the DC location. Yes the prices are a little on the high side and portions are small but the taste is really good and that's what really matters. Even the sides are really good and I appreciate that. And service is wonderful. For the most part. Remember, if you don't Nand for something, you fall for everything. read more

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First time here and had a wonderful time. The servers were helpful and friendly, the food came quickly and was delicious. Would definitely go again! read more

Damn this place has really been hit hard by inflations! Against my better judgment, I listened to my coworkers and we stopped in for wings. They raised their prices and the wings are a lot smaller. My coworkers weren't too happy with their wings either, we laughed and cried a little on the inside. Probably won't be coming back! read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - WTF!!! - Portuguese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This place does not need words. THE BEST chicken I have had ever. The chicken is so soft and melts in your mouth. We tried two sides, the fries and the garlic bread, these were amazing as well. This place is a MUST try. I'm glad I tried it sooner than later! Definitely worth the hype. They were good about keeping people distanced from each other and had plastic walls to prevent COVID. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Left: one fourth chicken Right: one half chicken - Portuguese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Solid spot. Been coming to Nandos since they opened a location in Baltimore back in 2012. The lime/mango sauce is fantastic in their chicken, and the rice, bread, fries or coleslaw is a must for a side. Their "peri peri mayo" sauce is worth the extra dollar. I use it in basically everything. read more

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I was walking down the streets of Chinatown when I stumbled upon this restaurant unknowingly! I was immediately charmed by their unique interior - there is so much detail! I was seated at a booth and told to order at the register when ready. I went with the Peri Peri chicken bowl with the lemon & herb sauce and their blood orange + mango lemonade. That drink - AMAZING! The bowl was also incredibly delicious and filling! Service was pretty quick and efficient. Definitely the place to be in DC. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Peri Peri chicken bowl + their blood orange and mango lemonade - Portuguese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I usually try to visit local restaurants while I'm visiting a new city but the siren song of Nando's on the same block as my hotel was just too irresistible. I'm from Scotland so I've eaten my fair share of Nando's since they opened in the UK and who knows when my next chance to savor that Peri Peri flavor will be! Everything at this location was very familiar, from the decor to the menu to the tableware. I was greeted right away by the host who asked if I'd been before and said I should find everything much the same as in the UK. I got what I usually order, the wings (which come as 12 small wings rather than 5 large pieces here) with the mango and lime sauce, and a side of fries and corn on the cob. The order server was very friendly and let me know about the happy hour offers. She also made sure I knew what I was ordering and showed me where everything else was, including the utensils, napkins, extra sauces, and the drink fountain. I wasn't aware that the reason you don't see the mango and lime sauce on the side is that it has to be cooked, so that answered a long-niggling question. Everything came out piping hot. The chicken was good, though I do prefer those larger pieces I'm used to. The fries are slightly skin-on and crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside. The corn on the cob was huge and didn't come with sticks to hold it, which was a little inconvenient, but it was big enough to hold by the ends. I had to ask for a side plate to dress it on because there was so much food. I got there early while it was pretty quiet and it got very busy during the half-hour I was there, so sadly I didn't have time to get back in line and order a custard tart. Be sure to get one for me when you go! read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Interior - Portuguese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Great atmosphere and service. Amazing food. Highly recommend. Very budget friendly. Great place to fellowship with friends. Kevin was very fun and hospitable. read more

This was an amazing first time experience and the hype lived up for me. The sauces are all on the side so do not worry if you didn't get to order it on your chicken, theres enough white meat to try all of em out. But the flavor of the chicken was naturally so tasty and charred perfectly. Would highly reccommend trying this place out and the decor and ambiance was great too. Hope to see them in the Bay Area sometime as this is missing in our culinary culture. read more

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Hit this place after seeing so many of the usual establishments around Penn Quarter that I used to go pre- Washington Capitals game shut down due to pandemic. The food- chicken sandwich was very good and the sweet potato slices was fantastic. So it was a nice surprise for what I expected from a fast food looking establishment. Now... the service was ok, portion size ... more like an appetizer size, food prep and delivery for counter ordering was extremely slow ( maybe we weren't the only ones caught off guard by the scaled down options?). Tables close together and felt cafeteria like. I would go again but likely only if I was in a pinch. Good enough. read more

Finally was able to try this place since I was in DC. Heard very good things about this establishment. I ordered for take-out since I was in a rush. I got the Peri-Peri Chicken Tender Bowl with the Lemon & Herb spice & and a side of chips (fries). My first time trying hummus and I thought it was mashed potato at first. LOL. The Portuguese rice was flavorful and hit different with all the herbs mixed together. The chicken was juicy and cooked to perfection. The chips were crispy, perfect with the right amount of seasoning also. Hopefully am able to try the 1/2 chicken next time. PERi-PERi Bowl [5/5] would recommend Chips [5/5] would recommend read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - PERi-PERi Chicken Tender Bowl - Portuguese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Food is good here if you order in. Never order to go, or be prepared to wait 25 minutes. I ordered two dark piecces and vegetables. No plastic ware or napkins were provided and there was no sauce on my chicken. What a shame, since Nandos is one of my favorite chicken chains. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Portuguese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Nando's was really good. We stumbled across this place trying to find the nearest place to eat lunch. What really caught was the Peri Peri Chicken as we have a friend who is from Africa and Peri Peri Chicken is her speciality. When we first walked in there was no one at the hostess desk. So we were a little confused as to what to do. I saw some people standing with menu in their hands and then some people sitting. I am assuming the hostess saw us standing there and she came and greeted us. She was extremely nice and told us how everything worked. We ordered the 1/2 Chicken + corn, the grilled cheese + fries,chicken sandwich with Portuguese rice + fries. For our drinks we had Pomegranate Ginger Ale, Milk & Pineapple Lemonade. Everything was delicious + fresh. My son loved his grilled cheese. They also let you choose how spicy you want it and then they have sauces that you can use. The bathroom was okay, could have been cleaner but they are gender neutral. Overall good place to eat. read more

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Very tender chicken & tasty sides (tried the peas, cauliflower, and sweet potatoes). Price was commensurate with the portion size. Extra star for the great hospitality shown by the hostess/server at the front! read more

Always love the Nandos! Their chicken is ! I don't know what their spices are but they totally work!! I like their interior design. If you like spicy stuff, definitely need stop by Nando's and try their hot levels. I've tried a few of their side dishes and I think the garlic bread and the Portuguese rice (or smth like that) are the best ones. read more

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